MOTHERWELL’S Stephen McManus and Kenny McLean of St Mirren have both had their red cards from recent Premiership games overturned by an SFA judicial panel.

And Hibs’ Jason Cummings is also free to play on after a “not proven” verdict was reached over his post-match goal celebrations in last weekend’s Edinburgh derby.

Referee Willie Collum was at the centre of both the disputed Well and Saints issues. In McManus’ case he adjudged the 32-year-old to have handled a shot by Aberdeen’s Jonny Hayes on the line, awarding a penalty that was converted for a 2-0 win for the Dons.

The defender said: “I was bitterly disappointed and frustrated to be red-carded last week, but I do also accept that mistakes happen and are part of the game. I am obviously pleased the red has been rescinded and I very much look forward to Saturday’s game against Dundee.”

Meanwhile, the Paisley club were delighted after they also managed to overturn a Collum decision.

McLean was sent off in a 2-1 defeat to Kilmarnock on New Year’s Day after the official claimed he had motioned with his head towards Rugby Park defender Ross Barbour. However, the judicial panel have rescinded the dismissal, which means McLean’s two-game ban is wiped and he will be available for the weekend game against Aberdeen.

The allegation against Hibs striker Cummings of making an “offensive gesture” during the Edinburgh derby was returned not proven.

The SFA issued a notice of complaint to the 19-year-old, who was booked by Stevie McLean for celebrating his goal.

However a further section of the celebration the officials didn’t see was highlighted on television and drew the notice of complaint, but Hibs chose to challenge the case at Hampden.

A statement from the club read: “Hibernian can confirm the club has been successful at today’s hearing with the SFA’s judicial panel at Hampden and striker Jason Cummings will be available for the Championship match against Falkirk at Easter Road.”

Cowdenbeath’s Thomas O’Brien, who was sent off against Dumbarton two weeks ago, was also cleared to play against Livingston tomorrow after his red card was rescinded on appeal.

St Johnstone had earlier accepted an additional two-match ban for James McFadden after the striker gestured towards Hamilton fans following his red card in the Premiership clash at McDiarmid Park last week.